Whirlpool LE9800XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric
Model LE9800XM
and
Gas
Model LG9801XM
Solid State Mark II Series
Electronic Touch Control
‘aye Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehom~d~fwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Orvers. freezers. Relrleerator-freezer

Parts and features
POWER LAUNDRY
ON/OFF INFORMATION CENTER
SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC
ELECTRONIC
DRYNESS
-~ SENSOR
/DRYER DRUM
AND SERIAL
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide lo-
bel before using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
Wipe out the
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re-
move dust from stor-
ing or shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Complete
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip. Complete Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase bate
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
console. Service Company ana
Telephone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
Contents
PARTSANDFEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR DRYER AND
SELECTING A CYCLE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CUSTOM DRY Controls
TIMED DRY Controls
FINISH GUARD” Control
DRYING TIPS
FLUFF AIR Setting
Page Page
TUMBLE PRESS Setting 7
Drying Times 7
Mixed Loads 7
Drying Rack 8
Changing the
Drum Light 8
End-of-Cycle Signal 8
LINT SCREEN 9
LINT REMOVAL 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
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Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly maintained.
l is installed in an area protected
from the weather.
l is properly installed and leveled in
a well ventilated room’ on a floor
that can support the weight.
l is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45-F (7.2 Cl.
l is connected to the right kind of out-
let, electric supply and grounding.’
l is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems*
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
l is not run where there may be explo-
sive fumes.
l is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions” for
complete information.

Starting your
dryer and
selecting a cycle
Before starting your dryer, be
sure laundry ISsorted and loaded
properly [see your”Dryer Guide”)
Be sure the door is tightly closed.
1
Turn
. power on Touch FABRIC-TEMP
2. Selector
Move the POWER SWITCH up.
You will have 8 seconds to touch
a FABRIC-TEMP Selector.
Within 8 seconds, touch the lower
part of a FABRIC-TEMP Selector. The
dryer will not operate if you touch the
upper half of the selector.
You may change the dryer setting
at any time during any cycle by
touching the desired selector or
selectors.
Touch a CUSTOM DRY
3. or TIMED DRY Control
IMPORTANT: If you do not touch a
CUSTOM DRY or TIMED DRY Control,
the dryer will automatically select
NORMAL DRY.
If this is not the dryness you like,
you must touch one of the other
dryness Controls. See page 6 of this
book for more details.
4
l To stop the dryer
1. Open the door, or...
2. Move POWER SWITCH to OFF
l To check the load
1. Open door.
2. The dryer will remember where it
was in the cycle if you restart the
dryer within 2 minutes. Touch
selector with the blinking light to
restart.

2. 3:
This chart suggests fabric loads and drying temperatures.
SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD FABRIC-TEMP SELECTOR
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes REG
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS -‘i&;&i; ‘.
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVY
HIGH
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRIC& ‘i S’hiis, play’
clothes, sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses
PERM’T
PRESS
MED
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends.T-shirts,slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics [polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS XNITS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) GENTLE
Gauze,lace,etc. LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS FLUFF
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras, A18
stuffed toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths ,.,,.,..,.............,..
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON
Drying these and other heat-sensitive
materials can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.

Operating instructions
TheCUSTOM DRYcontrols
After touching a FABRIC-TEMP
Selector, touch a CUSTOM DRY
Control selection that describes the
dryness you prefer for your load.
/
A sensor on the back the dryer
drum “feels” the amount of moisture
in the load. When the dryness you
have selected is reached, the
dryer automatically shuts off.
You may need to try different
dryness settings to find the one
you like.
SUGGESTIONS
l For the first few loads, use NORMAL
DRY. When finished, check to see if
the load is as dry as you want.
l If the load is not as dry as you like,
use MORE DRY or VERY DRY the next
time.
l If the load is too dry, use LESSDRY
the next time. Use DAMP DRY if you
plan to iron the clothes when you
remove them from the dryer.
l Use a TIMED DRY setting for bed-
spreads, quilts, blankets and other
bulky loads. Start with 60 minutes.
6
IMPORTANT: If a finished load is
not as dry as you like:
1. Clear dryer memory by
moving the POWER SWITCH to
OFF then back to ON.
2. Touch the FABRIC-TEMP
Selector for the load type.
3. Touch the 20 minute TIMED DRY
Control.
4. Remember to select a
different dryness setting for
the next similar load.
Cool down times
In all cycles, the heat shuts off
before the dryer stops tumbling. This
cool down time helps:
l keep wrinkles from setting in.
l make handling the hot load items
easier.
TIMED DRY Control
After touching a FABRIC-TEMP
Selector, touch a TIMED DRY Control
setting for any load you want to dry
by time. Touch the number or min-
utes you want: 20, 30.40,60, or 80.
This setting is good for very small
loads or large, bulky items.
Note the cool down times in each
cycle.
Includes 5 minute Includes 10 minute
cool down cool down

FINISH GUARD”Contro1
FINISH GUARD takes The indicator light will stay on as
over automatically long as FINISH GUARD is tumbling the
when the cycle is load. Remember that FlNISH GUARD
is selected automatically every
time you use the dryer.
It tumbles the load, without heat,
every 5 minutes for up to 21%hours.
This rearranges and fluffs the load to
help prevent wrinkles that set in
when a load remains in a warm dryer,
Drying tips
FLUFF AIR Setting TUMBLE PRESS Control
-
B
FLUFFAIR gives you 20
minutes of tumbling
without heat. FINISH
fluff
air
GUARD is automatically
selected with this cycle. cases or closets.
If you do not want FINISH GUARD
you must cancel it by touching it. The
light will go out.
This setting can be used to fluff
bedding, pillows and clothing or to
dust drapes. It can also be used
to damp-dry heat sensitive items..
such as plastic shower curtains,
rubber-backed rugs, plastic table-
cloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed
toys, sneakers, etc.
If you want more than 23 minutes
of tumbling, touch the FLUFF AIR and
the TIMED DRY Control for the
amount of time you want (up to 80
minutes).
TUMBLE PRESS gives you 15 minutes
of tumbling at the medium fabric
temperature and 5 more minutes of
tumbling without heat. FINISH
GUARD is automatically selected
with this cycle.
For best results, TUMBLE PRESS only
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.
Drying times
Drying times will vary depending on:
l amount of moisture in the clothes.
l type and weight of the fabric.
l size of the load.
l room temperature around the
dryer.
l temperature of the wash rinse
water.
l amount of lint in the lint screen.
0 dryer temperature selection.
See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide”
for more information.
Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
setting suggested for the lightest
fabrics. 7

[‘sing the dving rack
The drying rack lets you dry Items
that you may not want to tumble, for
example, sneakers, stuffea ?oys
knitted wool, etc
The rack does not move, bclr the
drum turns. Make sure nothing hangs
over the edges of the rack.
1. Fit rear legs PUSH IN
of the rack
into indents
in back
wall of
dryer
2. L
ower the
front so legs /F
rest on dryer
opening FRONT LEGS
3. Put wet items on top of the rack
leave space between them
so air can reach all surfaces
4. Close the door; touch a TIMED
DRY Control selection.
Drying time will depend on how
much moisture the Items hold The
followlng chart suggests tempera-
ture settings for different kinds of
Items that might best be rack dried
To rack dry... Use FABRIC-TEMP
selection .
Wool sweaters
[Block to shape;
lay flat on rack).
KNITS
GENTLE pLOW
Stuffed toys or pillows
[Cotton or polyester PERM’T
fiber filled.) PRESSiMED
Stuffed toys or pillows
(Foam rubber filled.) FLUFF AIR
Sneakers or
canvas shoes FLUFF AIR
WARNING: Drying plastic or rubber
items with heat may damage
the items or be a FIRE HAZARD.
Be sure to take the rack out for
normal tumble drying.
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Changing the drum light
1. Unplug the dryer to avoid
possible electrical shock.
2.
Cr,?ri the
l~‘.‘er aoor
and remove
light bulb
cover by
turning it
clockwise
3. Remove the
light bulb by
turnrng it
counter-
clockwise
4. Replace the bulb only with a 40
watt appliance bulb from most
hardware, grocery or variety
stores
5. Replace the light bulb cover
and lock it In place by turning
counterclockwlse.
End-of-cycle signal
The dryer WIII beep 5 times to let
you know when the cycle is finished
It will also beep afier each FINISH
GUARD tumbling.
The signal is helpful when you are
drying permanent press, synthetics
and other items that should be taken
out as soon as the dryer stops.
The signal can’t be turned off and
it IS not adjustable.

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD
Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen
straight out. with your fingers.
0
DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
the lint screen loose, Push the screen firmly back Into
damaged or missing. place
Doing so can cause over-
heating, can damage fabrics and
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
Lint removal
Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard. This lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage. ,,,
ELECTRIC DRYERS ’ &AS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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l Avoid electrical shock
hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
. Make sure dryer is cool.
1. Remove back panel (electric) or
front panel (gas)
2. Avoid damaging wires.ther-
mostats, funnel or Igniter.
3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see art - with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and re-
level dryer. 9

Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
before drying - pins, bucklesetc.
Close metal zippers.
\ \
Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft Sharp or heavy objects should
cloth.Spills allowed to remain may never be put on or in the dryer.
dull or damage the finish. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc
Non-colorfast items can stain the
drum. Wipe carefully after drying to
make sure there is no dye to be
transferred to items in the next load.
Vacation care
Never leave wet or damp laundry in
your dryer.
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Disconnect power
supply cord.
10
For gas dryers, close
gas valve. Clean lint screen

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
I. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service*. . .
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
l Is power supply cord plugged in?
l Is door closed tightly?
. Did you touch the lower half of a
FABRIC-TEMP Selector?
9 Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l Is gas turned on? If not, move
POWER SWITCH to OFF.Turn on
gas.Wait 5 minutes. Reset controls
and start.
l An electric dryer has two fuses, if
not CIcircuit-breaker. If one is
blown, the dryer may run, but not
heat.
DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
l Is the lint screen clean?
l See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide:’
2. If you need assistance*. ..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE? serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and tal k with one of our trarned Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you In how to obtain satrsfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
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FSP IS o registered trademark
of Whirlpool Corporation for
FSP
quality parts Look for this
symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part
R for your Whirlpool appliance
FSP replacement parts
will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance
r
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE’ Serv-
w
;;&$‘b:RPE”gv”:
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in
the United Stales To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under
1. If you have a problem”. ..
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
sultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
.If you must call or write, please pro-
vide model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This in-
formation IS needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance.
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Making your world a llttle easier
Part No. 691269 Rev. A
c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A
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